With the patent period for flexible liquid packaging ending, Indian packaging major Uflex Limited has commissioned its first liquid packaging facility at Sanand for an investment of Rs 5.8 billion. With an annual production capacity of seven billion packs from Sanand, Uflex has commenced talks with major soft drink, juice and other FMCG players for supply. Already, Delhi-based Bankey Bihari Foods’ Fresca brand of juices has started using the holographic packaging from this m[En savoir plus]

Machine-builder Windmöller & Hölscher founded its own daughter company in Poland in June 2018. The specialist for machines for the production of flexible packaging has been active in the Polish market for almost thirty years with a representative office. In the last five years, the company has doubled its turnover in Poland. With the establishment of the subsidiary in this growing market, W&H wants to move even closer to its customers and further improve its service [En savoir plus]

Kodak has begun a process to sell its flexo packaging division for more than USD 400 million. The division manufactures labelling and packaging equipment, as well as printing plates for consumer goods.
The company will continue to focus on the demonstrated growth areas of Sonora offset plates, enterprise inkjet, workflow software and brand licensing as each of these businesses has delivered growth, profitability and strong margins.
During the sale process, Kodak will contin[En savoir plus]

LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - SIG Combibloc is on track to announce in September its intention to float on the stock market in Zurich, three sources familiar with the matter said, in a listing that could value the Swiss packaging maker at close to 5 billion euros ($5.7 billion). Goldman Sachs , Credit Suisse and Bank of America are global coordinators for the listing. The sources said Morgan Stanley , Citi and Barclays are bookrunners on the deal. SIG Combibloc's [En savoir plus]

The Australian packaging giant has entered into a strategic agreement to acquire Bemis, a U.S. manufacturer flexible and rigid plastic packaging for food, consumer products, medical and pharmaceutical companies for USD 6.8 billion. Combining the two complementary companies will create a global leader in consumer packaging. The transaction will be effected at a fixed exchange ratio of 5.1 Amcor shares for each Bemis share, resulting in Amcor and Bemis shareholders owning appro[En savoir plus]